Missions of Texas

Mission Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

1682

This mission was destroyed by floods twice.

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

1689

It was the first mission established within the boundaries of Spanish Texas

San Francisco de los Tejas

1690

This mission was built as a response to the La Salle Expedition.

mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña

1716

This mission is the oldest unrestored stone church in America.

Mission San Antonio de Valero

1718

This mission is now known as The Alamo. This building served as the sight for The Battle of the Alamo.

Mission San José

1720

Is known as the 'Queen of Missions'. It was built in San Antonio.

Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga

1722

This mission is currently a state historical park operated by the State of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It was the first large cattle farm in Texas.

Mission San Juan Capistrano

1731

This mission was originally founded in east Texas then was moved to San Antonio.

Mission San Francisco Xavier de los Dolores

1755

The Apache people gathered at this site.

Mission Santa Cruz de San Sabá

1757

This mission was the first place that the Spanish and Comanche went into a conflict. It was destroyed by 2000 Comanches and their allies in March, 1758